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Common Ground Outdoor Adventures
Salt Lake City, UT (In Person)
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Executive Director
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By Common Ground Outdoor Adventures 5/29/2026 Admin/Operations
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures (CGOA) is seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead one of Utah's premier adaptive outdoor recreation organizations. Serving 3,000 individuals with disabilities annually through 400 activities, the organization operates out of Logan, Utah with a second facility slope-side at Beaver Mountain Ski Area. The Executive Director will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership to advance the organization's mission of empowering individuals with disabilities through outdoor recreation. This role requires a leader capable of inspiring staff, engaging stakeholders, raising ~$550,000 annually through grants, donations, and an annual special event, and ensuring program excellence, sustainability, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership & Strategy
Provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for all programs and operations.
Partner with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement strategic plans.
Ensure alignment of programs with mission, values, and long-term organizational goals fostering a culture of inclusion, safety, and excellence.
Fundraising & External Relations
Serve as the primary ambassador for the organization.
Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grants, and special events. Responsible for raising ~$550,000 annually
Build partnerships with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.
Financial Management
Develop and manage organizational budgets.
Ensure financial sustainability through diversified revenue streams.
Oversee fiscal accountability, reporting, and compliance.
Administration & Governance
Maintain strong relationships with the Board of Trustees.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management standards.
Oversee organizational policies, procedures, and operational systems.
Maintain relationships with land use agencies and key partners.
Program Oversight
Oversee all adaptive sports and recreational programming.
Ensure high-quality program delivery, safety standards, and continuous improvement.
Support program innovation and expansion to meet community needs.
Monitor program outcomes and impact.
Staff Leadership & Development
Hire, supervise, and evaluate senior leadership and program staff.
Promote professional development and strong internal communication.
Build a high-performing, mission-driven organizational culture.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience, including staff supervision, fundraising, and organizational management.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and financial management.
Experience in nonprofit leadership, development, donor relations, outdoor recreation, adaptive sports, or a related field strongly preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of disability services and adaptive programming preferred.
Experience with risk management and safety protocols in outdoor recreation environments.
Compensation
Competitive, commensurate with experience
To Apply
Please submit resume, references, cover letter outlining experience and list of successful grants and charitable donation solicitations as a single .